SIMPLE LAMB KEBABS WITH GREEK FLAVORS

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In days gone by, Italian dressing might have been a go-to marinade for lamb. After you soak, say, some lamb skewers in this dressing for a while and then grill them, what you get is grilled lamb with a kind of vague mix of vinegar, oil and faded herb taste. Contrast this with grilling the lamb, then putting it in a bowl and adding an acidic flavor, like lemon juice or vinegar, the oil and whatever herbs you choose. You'll get the smoothness of the oil, the sharp hit of the acid (in this case, lemon juice), the aroma of the herbs (in this case marjoram) and the sweet meatiness of the lamb, each distinct flavor complementing and reinforcing others.

Provided by John Willoughby And Chris Schlesinger

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds boneless leg of lamb
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh marjoram

Steps:

  • Build a fire in your grill; when the coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium high (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 3 to 4 seconds), you're ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium high.)
  • While the fire is heating up, trim the lamb of all but a thin layer of fat and cut into 32 more-or-less-equal chunks. Combine in a bowl with the 1/4 cup of olive oil and the salt and pepper and toss well to coat, then thread them onto skewers, about 8 chunks per skewer; they should snuggle up to one another but not be tightly pressed.
  • Put the skewers directly over the coals and cook, turning to expose all 4 sides to the direct heat of the coals, until done to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes a side (8 to 12 minutes total) for medium rare. To check for doneness, cut into one of the chunks and check to see if it is done to your liking - remove from the heat when it is just slightly less done than you want it to be when you eat it.
  • While the lamb is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients but keep in separate containers. Slide the lamb chunks off the skewers into a large bowl, add the remaining oil, lemon juice, garlic and marjoram one after another, toss well to coat, season to taste if needed and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 782, UnsaturatedFat 43 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 691 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Ahmar Dilshad
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These kebabs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Pamela Mcinnis
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I love these lamb kebabs! The marinade is so flavorful and the lamb is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ridoy Satiar
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These lamb kebabs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Mukheti Shaqur
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I followed the recipe exactly and the kebabs turned out perfectly. They were cooked evenly and the flavor was amazing.


Mhr Maruf Hossain Rayhan
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these kebabs. The marinade made the lamb so flavorful and tender.


Mornay Reed
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The lamb kebabs were easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely make them again.


Anna Tsumah
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These kebabs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Me Babu Mia
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I made these lamb kebabs for my family and they loved them! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor.


sajib wahid
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb kebabs were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I loved the combination of flavors.


Alexa Bliss
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I've made these kebabs several times and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The marinade is so flavorful and the lamb cooks up perfectly every time.


Sheharyar Khan
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These lamb kebabs were a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the lamb was so tender. I will definitely be making these again.